Vocabulary
The point of view in which the author is narrating a story about the characters, referring to them by name, or using the third-person pronouns “he,” “she,” and “they.”
What is third person?
What is the central part or the most exciting part of the story?
What is the climax or the Supreme Ordeal?
Peter Piper picked a pack of pickled peppers is an example of...
What is alliteration
You're dog keeps jumping into our pool!
Your dog keeps jumping into our pool!
The stage in "The Hero's Journey" when the hero lives in a world that is considered ordinary or uneventful by those who live there.
What is The Ordinary World?
In the northeastern United States and Canada, the year 1816 brought unusually cold conditions. A June snowstorm dumped a foot of snow in some areas. In July and August, temperatures fell below freezing—crops froze, and many people went hungry. Normal summer conditions never occurred. For years, scientists were baffled about what happened. Now, however, they believe that the cause was volcanic dust in the atmosphere.
What is the meaning of baffled as used in the passage?
To be extremely confused or puzzled.
The event that sets the story in motion
What is the inciting incident?
WHAT IS A METAPHOR
direct comparison of things without using like or as
When my parents see my new haircut, there probably going to flip out!
When my parents see my new haircut, they're probably going to flip out!
The stage in "The Hero's Journey" when the hero(es) enter a world where they have never experienced before.
What is Entering the Unknown?
The point of view in which the author is addressing the reader directly. In this type of writing, the pronouns "you," your," or "yourself" would be used.
The end of the story when conflicts are resolved.
What is the resolution?
Another words, do you have what it takes to be a champion?
In other words, do you have what it takes to be a champion?
The stage in "The Hero's Journey" when the hero endures through a series of tests, tasks, or ordeals. Oftentimes, the hero must undergo these conflicts to begin their transformation.
What is The Road of Trials?
Two billion people around the world enjoy eating insects. However, most people in the United States would rather eat dirt than eat a beetle. If you are like most Americans and consider eating insects repugnant, the United Nations would like to change your mind. In 2013, the UN released a report about the benefits of eating bugs. The report argues that bugs can be a good source of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
What is the meaning of repugnant as used in the passage?
To find something extremely disgusting.
What is the exposition of a story.
The beginning of the story.
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Me and Ericka are going to canada next weekend.
Canada (proper nouns are capitalized)
Ericka and I are going to Canada next weekend.
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The water spilling over was the affect of the children horse-playing.
effect
The stage in "The Hero's Journey" when the hero relies on helpers to fulfill their quest
What is Allies/Helpers?
Phillis Wheatley arrived in America on a slave ship in 1761. She was thought to be eight years old at the time. After her arrival, Phillis was sold to the Wheatleys, a Boston family whose last name she took. Members of the family helped teach Phillis how to read and write. Since most enslaved people were not allowed any schooling at that time, Phillis's education was an anomaly. Phillis learned about many topics, including history, languages, and science. At the age of thirteen, she published her first poem. In 1773, Phillis Wheatley made history by becoming the first African American to publish a book of poems. She became one of the first American women to do so as well.
What is the meaning of anomaly as used in the passage?
Something that is different, abnormal, or not expected.
The main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work.
Name 3 different types of conflict. For example, person vs _______. Then, explain the meaning of ONE type.
Person vs Person
Person vs Nature
Person vs Themselves
Person vs Society
Person vs Supernatural
What is the correct spelling of exaust?
exhaust
The stage in "The Hero's Journey," after the Supreme Ordeal, when the majority of the adventure has passed and the hero is now "journeying" home.
What is The Magic Flight?